To convert a ratio to percentage, divide the numerator by the denominator, then multiply by 100 and add the percent sign. Example 1: There are 20 students in a classroom. 9 of the students are girls.
Categories of restraints. Three general categories of restraints existâphysical restraint, chemical restraint, and seclusion. Physical restraint. Physical restraint, the most frequently used type, is a specific. intervention or device that prevents the patient from moving freely or restricts normal access to the patientâs own body. Physical restraint may involve: applying a wrist, ankle, or waist restraint.
ïA restraint is any manual method, physical or. mechanical device, material or equipment. that immobilizes or reduces the ability of a. patient to move his or her arms, legs, body. or head freely; or. ïA drug or medication when it is used as a. restriction to manage the patientâs behavior. or restrict the patientâs freedom of movement. and is not a standard treatment or dosage for. the patientâs condition.